By Jorge Hernandez
Dec 11, 2023, 18:16 PM EST
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will face each other in an exhibition match in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) on March 3, 2024 in an event that will be broadcast live on Netflix under the title “The Netflix Slam.”
The digital platform announced this Monday that the sporting event It will be held at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas.. The cheapest tickets for the event will cost $88.
Nadal expressed in a statement his satisfaction at playing with Alcaraz and declared that he is sure that It will be “a fantastic evening of tennis.”
Alcaraz, for his part, expressed his admiration for the former world number 1.
“Rafa is one of the nicest tennis players in the championship and “I look forward to playing our match on March 3.”added the Murcian tennis player.
Nadal and Alcaraz have faced each other on three occasionss in ATP tournaments. For now, the score is in favor of the Balearic tennis player, with two victories to one for Alcaraz.
The Mallorcan tennis player, who He is recovering from an injury to the iliopsoas in his left leg who suffered in the last Australian Open, has not competed for almost a year.
Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slams, plans to return to competition at the Brisbane (Australia) tournament that takes place from December 31, 2023 to January 7, 2024.
Participation in Brisbane will prepare Nadal to compete in the Australian Open, which will be played from January 15 to 28, 2024 in Melbourne.
The absence from the competition for almost a year has placed Nadal in 668th place in the ATP rankings while Alcaraz is second in the world, behind Novak Djokovic.
Gabe Spitzer, vice president of Non-Fiction Sports at Netflix, explained that with “The Netflix Slam” the digital platform will be able to offer audiences around the world “two of the best tennis players facing each other in an unparalleled live event.”
“A legend like Rafa and a champion like Carlos together on the court, plus much more action, promises to be a live show that fans won’t want to miss,” added Spitzer.
Meanwhile, Lance Evans, vice president of Sports and Sponsorships at MGM Resort International, anticipated that the game will be “one of the most entertaining events of the year” and an “unforgettable experience.”
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